Viola Davis to Play Michelle Obama
in Showtime Series .
'Variety' reports that Davis will bring her talents to Showtime's new series,
'First Ladies.'.
It will explore the
personal lives of first
ladies throughout history.
The first season will feature
Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford
and Michelle Obama.
Obama has been
portrayed on film before. .
Tika Sumpter played the famous first lady in 2016's "Southside With You.”.
The Obamas have also jumped into the content game, with their company Higher Ground Productions